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жир

Translation of жир

fat

Meaning of жир

Russian

Маслянистое вещество в еде или в теле, например в сале.

English

the oily substance in food or under the skin, e.g. in butter

fat

Transcription and pronunciation of жир

Transcription
[ˈʐɨr]
In Latin letters
zhir

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  1. This cheese has a lot of fat.

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    В этом сыре много жира.

  2. Cut the fat off the meat.

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    Срежь жир с мяса.

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сало

Only pork fat, often salted, eaten as food.

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What does жир mean?

the oily substance in food or under the skin, e.g. in butter

How do you pronounce жир?

жир is pronounced [ˈʐɨr], in Latin letters “zhir”.

How is жир used in a sentence?

This cheese has a lot of fat. Translation: В этом сыре много жира.

Is жир part of Anatomy vocabulary?

Yes, жир (fat) can be learned in the Anatomy topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is жир part of Oils and Fats vocabulary?

Yes, жир (fat) can be learned in the Oils and Fats topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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